The average train between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from North Ayrshire to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Ayrshire is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from North Ayrshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
North Ayrshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalry station.
North Ayrshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between North Ayrshire and Edinburgh is 100.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Dalry to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 22m.